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The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown

★★★★
Very Good

71 East Wacker Drive

About This Property

Luxurious Accommodations with Stunning Views
Experience the newly renovated Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown at the Riverwalk, just steps away from the vibrant Magnificent Mile. Enjoy breathtaking views of the city or the Chicago River from your room, equipped with modern amenities like a 48-inch flat-screen TV and a coffee maker.

Delicious Dining Options
Indulge in Midwestern-inspired dishes at the modern American tavern, Hoyt's, while taking in the scenic views of the Chicago River. Start your day with a delicious breakfast, grab a leisurely lunch, or enjoy a hearty dinner - all without leaving the hotel.

Convenient Location and Amenities
With a 24-hour fitness centre, on-site dining, and WiFi access, Royal Sonesta Chicago ensures a comfortable stay. Plus, take advantage of the business centre, ballroom, and meeting spaces available for your convenience.

Ready to elevate your Chicago experience? Book your stay at Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown at the Riverwalk today!

Why guests recommend it

Central location and stunning river viewsFriendly, helpful staff (valet, bellmen, front desk often praised)Clean, spacious and comfortable rooms with good bedsEarly check-in and package handling appreciated

Facilities & Services (48)

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Business center
Heating
Family rooms

Available Rooms

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Guest reviews

9.7
Excellent
2541 reviews

Most recent

Milton
August 15, 2026
10.0
Excellent

Fabulous, everything at hand

Everything exceptional; facilities, location, and staff treatment.

👍 Liked
  • Everything exceptional; facilities, location, and staff treatment.
Adriana
August 14, 2026
9.0
Excellent

Tetiana
August 12, 2026
9.0
Excellent

Great location and very clean. Helpful staff

👍 Liked
  • Great location and very clean. Helpful staff
👎 Disliked
  • None
Andreas
August 11, 2026
10.0
Excellent

An incredible hotel with an amazing location

The hotel was located in a very central area. The room was very spacious and clean with some very comfortable beds. The staff were all incredibly helpful throughout our stay.

👍 Liked
  • The hotel was located in a very central area. The room was very spacious and clean with some very comfortable beds. The staff were all incredibly helpful throughout our stay.
Patrick
August 10, 2026
9.0
Excellent

Emmalynn
August 9, 2026
10.0
Excellent

My stay at the Royal Sonesta was perfect, and could not have been better

It was very clean, hotel employees were helpful, informative, and kind. I would definitely come here again. The location is WONDERFUL and I had the best time.

👍 Liked
  • It was very clean, hotel employees were helpful, informative, and kind. I would definitely come here again. The location is WONDERFUL and I had the best time.
👎 Disliked
  • Everything was perfect
I7140BBmelissad
August 8, 2026
10.0
Excellent

Amazing hotel! Highly recommend!!!

We absolutely loved our stay at the Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown! From the moment we arrived, we felt so welcomed and comfortable. The hotel itself is beautiful, the atmosphere is lovely, and our room was spotless, comfortable and beautifully maintained. What really stood out to us, though, was the staff. Everyone was so friendly, welcoming and genuinely lovely. A special mention has to go to Beyoncé and Synthia at the front desk, who were absolutely fantastic! They were always smiling, so helpful and always happy to have a chat. They went above and beyond to make us feel welcome and made such a positive impression on us throughout our stay. It’s the little things like friendly faces and staff who genuinely make you feel at home that make a hotel stay so memorable, and the Royal Sonesta definitely got that right. The bellman was also incredibly helpful, taking care of our luggage and making everything so easy for us. We would absolutely stay here again and would highly recommend it to anyone visiting Chicago! ❤️ Location also handy to centre.

👍 Liked
  • We absolutely loved our stay at the Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown! From the moment we arrived, we felt so welcomed and comfortable. The hotel itself is beautiful, the atmosphere is lovely, and our room was spotless, comfortable and beautifully maintained. What really stood out to us, though, was the staff. Everyone was so friendly, welcoming and genuinely lovely. A special mention has to go to Beyoncé and Synthia at the front desk, who were absolutely fantastic! They were always smiling, so helpful and always happy to have a chat. They went above and beyond to make us feel welcome and made such a positive impression on us throughout our stay. It’s the little things like friendly faces and staff who genuinely make you feel at home that make a hotel stay so memorable, and the Royal Sonesta definitely got that right. The bellman was also incredibly helpful, taking care of our luggage and making everything so easy for us. We would absolutely stay here again and would highly recommend it to anyone visiting Chicago! ❤️ Location also handy to centre.
Tito
August 8, 2026
10.0
Excellent

Amazing night!

The people in front were really helpful late at night and staff really friendly!

👍 Liked
  • The people in front were really helpful late at night and staff really friendly!
Stephanie
August 8, 2026
10.0
Excellent

Awesome! Would stay again!

Great staff and service! Prime location! Beautiful scenery! Walking distance from a lot of different attractions and venues!

👍 Liked
  • Great staff and service! Prime location! Beautiful scenery! Walking distance from a lot of different attractions and venues!
Babul
August 8, 2026
10.0
Excellent

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